Mr. Chairman, what is a little troubling is that this is our third meeting to hear witnesses, and every time the Conservatives introduce a dilatory motion. I realize that this morning's motion must be taken into consideration. But I feel we should consider it when we go into clause-by-clause study of the bill.
It is also clear that we will have questions regarding the procedural modalities of the clause-by-clause study. If the Conservatives absolutely want to debate this matter before going into clause-by-clause, Mr. Chairman, I would strongly suggest that we wait and that we agree to holding an additional meeting once was have heard from the witnesses. Mr. Chairman, may I remind you that these people were asked to appear this morning—we will hear from several witnesses—and that the time we have allotted them is also very important. It is not a lot of time, but we expect to learn relevant information with regard to the situation we are in today. Mr. Chairman, we will not hear from every affiliate from each of the organizations present here today.
So this is what I would suggest to our colleagues opposite, that we hold a special meeting amongst ourselves in addition to the time already set aside for the clause-by-clause study in the presence of witnesses.